Poco F8 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 74/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,126,402); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6800 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $892
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 13 points higher (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Poco F8 by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $393. Poco F8 was $393 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.